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Fishing Industry Act, 1975.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the regulation of the fishing industry.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Registration Fishing vessel Fishing gear/fishing method Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act regulates fishing activities in Jamaica. No distinction is made between freshwater and maritime fishing.

Full text
English
Website
www.moj.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fishing Industry (Declaration of Close Season)(Lobster) Order, 1987.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1987 (2002)

Keyword: Seasons, Crustaceans, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Industry Regulations, 1976.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1976 (1983)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Registration, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Industry (Declaration of Close Season)(Conch, Genus Strombus) Order, 1999 (No. 147 of 1999).

Legislation | Jamaica | 1999

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Seasons, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Industry Act: Designation of Public Officers to Assist the Licensing Authority (No. 57 of 2001).

Legislation | Jamaica | 2001

Keyword: Institution, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Industry (Conservation of Conch (Genus Strombus)) Regulations, 2000.

Legislation | Jamaica | 2000 (2006)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Fishing authorization, Data collection/reporting, Protected fishing area, Inspection, Processing/handling, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Industry (Special Fishery Conservation Area) Regulations, 2012.

Legislation | Jamaica | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Protected fishing area, Alien species, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fishing Industry (Exemption) Order, 1976.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1976 (2002)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Exclusive Economic Zone Act, 1991.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1991 (2001)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Industry (Amendment of Schedule) Order, 2000 (No. 17 of 2000).

Legislation | Jamaica | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Industry (Amendment) Act, 2015 (No. 21 of 2015).

Legislation | Jamaica | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries Act No. 18 of 2018.

Legislation | Jamaica | 2018

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, High seas, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Contract/agreement, Allocation/quota, Coastal zone management, Data collection/reporting, Education, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Inspection, Institution, Mariculture, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Public health, Public participation, Research, Standards, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Total allowable catch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX